Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson branded hotel in Bursa, Turkey. The agreement with the Turkey-based real estate and construction company IHY Gayrimenkul İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. increases the Radisson Hotel Group’s portfolio in Turkey to 25 hotels and more than 4,600 rooms in operation and under development. The hotel is scheduled to open its doors in Q4 2020.

New group development chef for Eventist Group

Eventist Group, the UK’s leading events company, has appointed Josh Stanzl as the new group development chef.
Charged with driving the group’s seven brands in to a new era, Josh is poised for the role through his extensive background in events catering. Having worked his way around some of the best restaurants in England including Drakes, South Lodge Hotel and The Pass, Josh then stepped in to the food operation side of things at Goodwood.

EEF Venues to become Make Venues

Venue Group Unveils New Brand & Growth StrategyEEF Venues has today unveiled the venue group’s new and contemporary brand, Make Venues. The announcement follows the conclusion of the brand’s five-year growth strategy that has seen it grow its turnover by 45%, and marks the beginning of a new and ambitious strategy across its Woodland Grange, Engineers’ House and Broadway House venues.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has announced that Mr Franck Kermarrec has been appointed Global Chief Marketing Officer. Kermarrec joins Millennium Hotels and Resorts from Hertz International, where he was leading their business and commercial strategy.
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Istanbul CVB’s GM elected as the Chairperson of ICCA Mediterranean Chapter

General Manager of Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hicran Ozbuk has been named as the chairperson of ICCA Mediterranean Chapter for 2 years’ term.
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Jade Boulter appointed General Manager of Holiday Inn Sutton hotel

Jade Boulter has been appointed General Manager of Holiday Inn Sutton hotel. A young and ambitious hotelier, Boulter will lead the 78-strong team at the 119-bed Sutton hotel, welcoming guests from across the region Read more

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Prime Lake Geneva destinations

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Roger St Pierre reviews how much this great city has to offer
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How well do you know Lisbon?

Michelle Chenery reports on the city’s multi-faceted MICE facilitiesIt is easy to see why ICCA has rated Lisbon as one of the world’s Top Ten Destinations for international meetings and congresses.Read more

Seoul should be on your shortlist

Sydney Paulden reports on a visit to a fascinating and friendly cityIt seems as if Korea has until now been somewhat overshadowed by the aggressive international marketing of some of its Far Eastern neighbours.Read more

Gothenburg has Europe’s largest integrated venue

Jan Erik reports on how Sweden’s second largest city has become a major player in the MICE market.You might be forgiven for knowing very little about Gothenburg.Read more

A new view of Jamaica

Michelle Chenery reports on an unexpected itinerary along Montego Bay’s Elegant CorridorThe Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva quality service starts as soon as you arrive at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay.Read more